A recent trial at Nagoya Port in Japan showcased the potential of hydrogen power in the materials handling industry. The trial, conducted by the Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA) in collaboration with Tokyo-based gas company Suzuki Shokan and the Nagoya Port Authority, involved the deployment of four hydrogen-cell powered forklifts at the port's Tobishima Container Berth. Additional forklifts were also distributed to logistics providers at the port. The refuelling process for the hydrogen-cell forklifts was a significant aspect of the trial. Hydrogen was supplied every other day during the project, with arrangements made to deliver hydrogen during hours of minimal truck and forklift activity. The trial highlighted the importance of locating appropriate hydrogen refuelling areas in advance to promote social implementation. JIFFA's objective behind the trial was to encourage the broader use of fuel cell industrial vehicles, particularly in container terminals and similar facilities. The successful completion of this trial signifies a step towards sustainable and environmentally friendly operations in the materials handling industry, emphasizing the need for strategic planning when transitioning to hydrogen power.